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" I just want to be a storyteller, and I think the way to do that is by your lyrics, by your visuals, by your choreography, by your dance. It's imperative as an artist. "

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" I always treat shows as though they could belong on either platform. I always design it for the bigger stage, but I love it on the smaller stage. "

Dawn Richard

Love

Design

Always

" You have to put time into the art to do it, and you have to know that what you'll get out of it is not a financial or a fame thing. It'll just be the pleasure of being an artist. And I'm cool with that. "

" I've had two platinum albums. I have worked with thousands of people. But the most rewarding feeling is to see people on Twitter say, 'Do you see what Dawn and them are doing? They are number one.' It's the most rewarding feeling because of all the tears, all the bad stuff, and the people that said I couldn't do it. "

" I don't wish homelessness on anyone, especially when you come from where your parents work hard. "

" I had no idea that what I thought was my low wasn't really my low. That's what a lot of people think - then life reminds them, 'No, there's lower.' "

" I've grown so much in the music industry. From 'GoldenHeart,' it was just about me and the music and me in this dream. With 'BlackHeart,' its more about me and who I am and what role I play in my own life and in the business. "

Dawn Richard

Music

Life

" I connect so much with Peter Gabriel's sound because, to me, he always had that South African vibe. His drums were always something to move to: it was almost like Calypso. I'm a big fan. "

Dawn Richard

Move

Big

" How many people can say they had Anna Wintour on a record? Not even an album, just a mixtape? It's audacious, disrespectful, and I feel like it's a little bit raw, and that's what Dirty Money is. "

Dawn Richard

Feel

Dirty

" I write for myself. It's therapy. "

" When I get inspired, I give out free music. If you look at my track record from the beginning, that's always what I've done. I've never changed. "

" I like being in charge. I like being able to control my own destiny and ideas. "

" Dreams rise like the sun and set like the sun: One minute, it is high and bright; the next minute, you might lose it. "

" My dad was a teacher. He has a Masters in music. He taught elementary school, and he played gigs his whole life, and we lived good. "

Dawn Richard

Teacher

Music

" There is a thing about women that needs to be understood. We don't sit well with being put in a certain place. "

" I always knew who I was, but everyone else wanted to me to be their 'idea' of the 'right' artist. At times, I even believed them. "

Dawn Richard

Right

Always

" I do not have a history in set design. I have a history in art. I draw. But I learned set design when I couldn't afford to have a team and I didn't want to look like I was indie. I wanted to give fans the visual. "

" It's a lot of work being an indie artist, but it's worth it. "

" I'm big on showing people versatility. I'm constantly trying to push myself to break barriers and the idea that we have to stay in one lane. "

" I can be a little messy and wild and carefree with my creativity as a solo artist. In a group, there's a certain structure, and everyone has a part to play, and being a solo artist, I can do as I please. "

" My director, Monty Marsh, is really awesome - I've been working with him for years now. "

" Hair pieces and head dresses have always been something that's been part of my culture. "

" I really got back to my New Orleans roots - my grandfather played with Fats Domino. We had to leave after Katrina, but I feel like, spiritually, I'm back there. "

" My father's music is all I remember from my childhood. "

" My music speaks of warriors. It speaks of women being kings and this sense of pride of being more, even though you have less. "

" Everyone who knows Puff knows Puff rolls with himself. His hustle is money. That's what he does. "

" Be exactly who you are. You can fit in any space you see yourself in. Be fearless. "

" I couldn't do a record without knowing I'll translate it into something visual. "

" 'Armor On' explains why I needed armor in the first place. Sonically, you'll hear this battle of, 'I love you, no I don't. I love you, I hate you.' That's what you'll feel. You see the story kind of fight against itself. "

" I'm okay with being the oddball. "

" Just as much as you need the people who love you, you need the people who doubt you - to prove them wrong. "